Twin Villa Natai North

Twin Villa Natai North stands on the sand of Natai Beach, just north of Phuket, where a long, quiet shoreline faces west across the Andaman Sea. A broad lawn shaded by tall trees runs from the house to the beach, with a thatched sala at its edge, and the afternoons drift by to the sound of the waves. It is a calm, unhurried place for a family or a group of friends who want the beach on their doorstep without the bustle of a resort strip.

The infinity pool sits between the house and the lawn, lined with loungers and looking straight out to the horizon, and after dark the whole front of the villa glows over the water. Inside, the living room is open on several sides, with a high ceiling, deep white sofas and wide windows towards the sea, flowing into a long timber dining table and a kitchen built around a big central island. Breakfast is included each morning, and a chef can prepare lunch and dinner whenever you would rather stay in.

Five bedrooms are set around courtyards with koi ponds and tropical planting, each with air conditioning, a TV and its own bathroom. There are queen and double rooms, a twin room and a bunk room that children love, and some rooms open onto terraces with glimpses of the sea. Daily housekeeping, security and an included arrival transfer keep everything easy, and there are kayaks for calm mornings and bicycles for the quiet lanes. Its sister villa, Twin Villa Natai South, sits right next door.